Description
Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is the ultimate indulgence, seamlessly blending deep, rich chocolate flavors with creamy peanut butter. This decadent dessert melts in your mouth, creating a delightful experience that promises to impress at any occasion. Perfect for birthdays or just a sweet treat on a Tuesday, this cake has become a beloved staple among friends and family. It’s visually stunning and irresistibly delicious, making it a show-stopper at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Chopped peanuts (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost each layer generously with chocolate frosting and sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg